Slow-Simmered Berbere Beef Stew with Injera Crumble

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A warming Ethiopian beef stew infused with spicy berbere and served with crumbled injera bread for an authentic experience. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, berbere spice mix, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 120 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and slightly caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the pot, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck and sear for 6-8 minutes until browned on all sides.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp berbere spice mix and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes to toast the spices and deepen flavor.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 3 cups beef broth, add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 2 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Step 6: Just before serving, tear 2 pieces of injera bread into small crumbles and sprinkle over the stew for added texture and traditional flavor.

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